The Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) is the Department of Education's monitoring and evaluation system for public school districts.

Library Media Services added to Governance Category AND has a separate point value - 3 points.

Governance Indicator 14. The district board of education ensures that all students have access to library media services that are connected to classroom studies in each school building including access to computers; school district-approved instructional software; appropriate books, including novels, anthologies, and other reference materials; and supplemental materials that motivate students to read in and out of school and to conduct research. (N.J.A.C. 6A:13-2.1(h)

(to help ensure that SLMS are providing library media services and not other staff)

4c - Under Personnel Indicators - page 17

Approved job descriptions are maintained for every certificated staff member. Certificated staff are [[working in roles that are appropriate for their certification]] appropriately certified for their assignment (N.J.A.C. 6A:9B);

DOE will be working on checklist items to ensure district compliance with District Performance Review.

NJASL has submitted recommendations for compliance on #14, Governance. Waiting to see what will be included in the guidance document.

Additionally, the NJDOE has created a stakeholder engagement guide for districts and schools. This guide describes the federal and state engagement requirements for all schools and districts receiving federal funds under ESSA, and it offers strategies for consulting with diverse groups of stakeholders. Local Stakeholder Engagement under ESSA: A Guide for Districts and Schools.

NJASL encourages its members to become part of the district and school planning committees which will create their districts and/or schools Annual School Plan.

2016-2017

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) NJ State Implementation Plan

During the 2016-2017, NJASL participated in the engagement sessions sponsored by the NJ Department of Education on Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) state implementation plan. NJASL provided input and crafted responses to the surveys to promote having certified school library media specialists. The NJ DOE sent a follow-up thank you letter to NJASL. Click on the link to read the letter.